Conclusions
Alpha-naphthaleneacetic methyl ester successfully inhibited sprouting on the Katahdin and Cobbler varieties of potatoes.
The above mentioned ester was more effective when applied as a dust, than when distributed throughout the potato pack on paper strips.
From these experiments it appears that from 2/3 to 11/3 grams of the ester should be used (on a dust) for the treatment of each bushel of potatoes. The amount to be used may vary somewhat with the temperature at which the potatoes are stored.
Injury followed the use of the methyl ester in one test.
Potatoes to be used as seed should not be treated with alphanaphthaleneacetic methyl ester.
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Daines, R.H., Campbell, J.C. Potato sprouting inhibited by the use of alpha-naphthaleneacetic methyl ester. American Potato Journal 23, 88–91 (1946). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02883587
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